cockatiels
Small Australian parrots
Cockatiels is the plural of cockatiel, a small crested parrot native to Australia, popular as a pet.
They're known for their distinctive orange cheek patches, whistling ability, and relatively gentle temperament compared to larger parrots: The cockatiels in the pet shop were all singing.
Speech-mimicking tropical bird
- AustralianFrom the southern continent
- avianOf or concerning birds
- birdFeathered flying vertebrate
- crestHighest point or tuft
yellow · gray · pied · pearl · cinnamon · whiteface · albino · mutation
Blowing air tunefully
- singingVocal music-making
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- head bobbingRepeated vertical head motion
- hissingSharp sss sound
preening · bating · night frights · screaming · blushing · fluffing · stretching · yawning
Barred confinement structure
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- perchResting spot for birds
- food dishPrepared item for eating
- water bottleContainer for drinking liquid
cuttlebone · millet · pellets · seed mix · toys · swing · ladder · mirror
Routine health evaluation
- clippingPiece cut out
- wingsLimbs for flight
- nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
- beakHorny avian mouthpart
respiratory · illness · mites · obesity · nutritional deficiency · quarantine · medication · droppings
parrot
Speech-mimicking tropical bird
- AustralianFrom the southern continent
- avianOf or concerning birds
- birdFeathered flying vertebrate
crest · yellow · gray · pied · pearl · cinnamon · whiteface · albino · mutation · plumage
whistling
Blowing air tunefully
- singingVocal music-making
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- head bobbingRepeated vertical head motion
hissing · preening · bating · night frights · screaming · blushing · fluffing · stretching · yawning · regurgitating
cage
Barred confinement structure
water bottle · cuttlebone · millet · pellets · seed mix · toys · swing · ladder · mirror · bell
checkup
Routine health evaluation
beak · respiratory · illness · mites · obesity · nutritional deficiency · quarantine · medication · droppings · weight
whistle
Shrill air-blown sounder
talk · chirp · squawk · screech · chatter · sing · learn · repetition · male · serenading
nesting box
Enclosed shelter for egg-laying
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
hatchling · chick · weaning · mutations · genetics · pairing · bonding · fertile · candling · brooding